BookSpeak Network
BookSpeak Network
Podcast Description
Three different shows. One common theme: celebrating the world of books.This podcast network is for readers and writers interested in hearing about awesome new books spanning a wide variety of different genres. Whether you’re hoping to get to know a new author or are in need of some practical writing tips, the BookSpeak Network has you covered.~The first program in the BookSpeak Network is the Sunbury Press Books Show. Hosted by the CEO of indie publisher Sunbury Press Lawrence Knorr, this show consists largely of interviews between the publisher and the authors he takes on at Sunbury Press. Knorr interviews both fiction and nonfiction authors and covers a range of topics from history, sports, biography, and more. This show may air 1-4 times per month.~The second program is called Milford House Mysteries, hosted by mystery and thriller authors Sherry Knowlton and JM (Jody) West. Sherry and JM often discuss the process of writing and publishing mysteries as well as doing interviews with some of the genre’s top authors. Milford House Mysteries hits the airwaves about two times per month. ~Finally, it’s the Brown Posey Press Show! Author Tory Gates interviews authors in the literary fiction and nonfiction genres, and he’s got a special connection with indie presses and indie authors. If you’re in the mood for a deep dive into art and uniqueness in literature, you’re going to find something to love in these conversations. ~Looking for author interviews and writing tips? Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. You’ve got some listening to do.
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The network celebrates literature, focusing on themes like author interviews, writing processes, and genre-specific discussions. Examples include the Sunbury Press Books Show, covering diverse topics like historical fiction and contemporary memoirs, with episodes featuring discussions on the nuances of independence in American history and personal grief experiences in literature.
Three different shows. One common theme: celebrating the world of books.This podcast network is for readers and writers interested in hearing about awesome new books spanning a wide variety of different genres. Whether you’re hoping to get to know a new author or are in need of some practical writing tips, the BookSpeak Network has you covered.~The first program in the BookSpeak Network is the Sunbury Press Books Show. Hosted by the CEO of indie publisher Sunbury Press Lawrence Knorr, this show consists largely of interviews between the publisher and the authors he takes on at Sunbury Press. Knorr interviews both fiction and nonfiction authors and covers a range of topics from history, sports, biography, and more. This show may air 1-4 times per month.~The second program is called Milford House Mysteries, hosted by mystery and thriller authors Sherry Knowlton and JM (Jody) West. Sherry and JM often discuss the process of writing and publishing mysteries as well as doing interviews with some of the genre’s top authors. Milford House Mysteries hits the airwaves about two times per month. ~Finally, it’s the Brown Posey Press Show! Author Tory Gates interviews authors in the literary fiction and nonfiction genres, and he’s got a special connection with indie presses and indie authors. If you’re in the mood for a deep dive into art and uniqueness in literature, you’re going to find something to love in these conversations. ~Looking for author interviews and writing tips? Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. You’ve got some listening to do.
Mere terms such as ”dystopian” or ”post-apocalyptic” do not do justice to Man Made, the third novel by Fred Burton. In an age where many feel there is no longer a center, and no source of truth is upon us, only a few seem willing to ask questions and demand real answers.
A highly technological society has created The New Machine, designed to clear away the panic and devastation wrought by the internet, social media, and other electronic addictions. This machine, however, dictates the direction of thought through AI and surveillance tools, and seeks to remove those that do not compute.
This offered reality is not enough for Milo, who seeks to break away from these patterns, trace new ones, and discover thought that brings people back together. An unlikely ally comes in Sheila, one of the creators of the machine, who has been dispensed with. They and others work into an outland of alternative thought and being, which may or may not bring answers in time.
Recalling 1984 and the ahead-of-its-time warning that Future Shock put forward, Fred Burton has brought his experience in the technology sector together with his writing style to craft a story that rises above the current trends. Speaking with host Tory Gates, Burton discusses the inspiration for his new novel and his hopes that the current society heeds the warnings of where we may well be headed.
A native of Queens, New York, Fred is the author of The Old Songs and Bountiful Calling. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania–you can find out more about him at his website.
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